Thursday, April 03, 2008

With winter having lasted so long, I felt that if I cast on a lovely little summer tank top that it might urge Spring to hurry up. It might have worked... The snow seems to be melting at a good rate and my top will be wearable in no time. I have faith. At least knitting passes the time until the decent weather does come along.

The yarn was a delight to knit with. Lana Grossa's "Messina". It's 70% rayon and 30% cotton. You could knit a ball gown out of this stuff the drape is so decent.

Here's some info you might want to know.Needles? 4 mmHow many balls of yarn? 4 EXACTLY at 125m/ball for a longer version of size medium.Pattern? A Marks and Kattens pattern which I altered slightly.Exactly HOW did you alter? Oh, not much. I just made it longer (no one wants to see my naval) and made a split up the back so that I could do the buttons and button loops ala Rowan.

The pattern suggested putting ribbon on the inside of the straps so that they don't sag down to your stomach. I took the advice and am quite pleased with the look (even though no one will see it but me). I think next time I might even consider putting ribbon on the outside. Why not? Who doesn't love ribbon?

Hi Lynn! It was nice seeing you today and it seems like ages since we talked! The slinky summer tank is GORGEOUS! It makes it more special that I can "touch" it today at your store!Please see hi to your mom for me and I have always enjoy your company!